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@ThePeterReyes
Жыл бұрын
I'm a carpenter I do rough to finish. This guy is a beast and his sharing things that takes years of work to learn and master. Your a great man and teacher.
@AlbertinhoVigo
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@sparksmcgee6641
Жыл бұрын
I wish he lived in a market where he could top out in the industry. Best trim education on the internet, without a doubt. I'm a contractor with 25years working on houses.
@e.t.preppin7084
6 ай бұрын
I will second that. 👍
@johnwhite2576
5 ай бұрын
I will third that…viewers need to understand Spencer is top 1 per cent maybe 1/1000.you…simply…aren’t…likely….to find….Anywhere….near compable …quality when …YOU go out to bid finish carpentry locally, at any price. . It’s really frustrating to see all the great craftsmen on tube and then deal with what’s available locally at any remotely reasonable budget..
@kestersansnom8184
Жыл бұрын
I think the revised version without the beams looks a whole lot better, the beams just looked a bit 'clunky' and un-necessary ... Thanks for another interesting and insghtful video, keep up your good work.
@michaelconroy8060
Жыл бұрын
Plus the beams give shadows and that ceiling is too nice for any of that. I think it flows better too. Painted beams would really break it up.
@henrypeisch5289
Жыл бұрын
I like the original design. The dining room lighting cove detail (on the print) looks like it could be a steep tray ceiling with the nickel gap. It would be nice to see boxed hips on all four sides of that tray ceiling but if they were 86-ed in the foyer, the client will probably scrap them in the dining room also. When I think of the flat stock astragal vs the false beam, it’s like giving up 3 dimensions for only 2. But that leads to a bid question: when you downgrade the planned millwork in favor of something quick and easy, do you back out only part of the labor cost in the original bid. In effect making a profit on the change itself. You should. It’s nice to make money on every change order even when giving a credit. Maybe you shouldn’t answer that question. But make extra when you can.
@2chipped
Жыл бұрын
I've been installing cabinets for 4 years,after a 30 year gap of doing other things. Your batch cutting mentality has really helped my efficiency! The first 90% most professionals can do,next 7% takes experience, and finally the last 3% isn't always necessary to complete a "look". 3% is usually 5x cost,and the 7% is about 2x. Well done Katz Jr!
@woodturnermark8529
Жыл бұрын
Spencer,your tips and tricks are what make positive progress and efficient work flow possible, and your attention to detail and skill level is what puts apart from the rest. Great work ! Thank You for sharing.
@ottokriete1153
Жыл бұрын
I really admire Spender's ability to deal with clients ( and their designers ) effectively without hurting their egos or their ärtistic sensibilities, by pointing out that the money can be used more effectively somewhere else. That's one of the things that separates a sucdesful contractor from one like me... who butts heads with clients all the time. Nice job, Spencer.... and thanks for the lesson.
@henrypeisch5289
Жыл бұрын
Spencer. Spender…well, that’s what his clients call him.
@theDrewzy1
Жыл бұрын
Dude, you're a baller! And the reason I got into trimming! We fit each individual piece 95% of the time and it gets to be alot on the mind after a week or so of the same task lol!
@zephyr1408
Жыл бұрын
The Beams ? Let me say this ? I was a police officer 30 yrs and maxed out right at 50? I worked it all including specialized units that stayed away from the dept, the Big H, Vice? U name ! Couple major operations from injuries and other drama? But I knew what I was signing up for! But I stayed healthy ! Christian Man ! Which kept me sane! So after I thought “ hey you’re good and staying active keeps me in shape “. So I got a license ( I was a decent carpenter & trim guy) and started doing trim and furniture then just finish carpentry ! I say that to say this Spencer ! I think I am more let’s say I hv to be careful of the drama that comes with this line of work! Than when I was working Homicides ? Grant it the customer never complained but still? Anyway I am sure you handled the beam deal like a champ! By the way I hated retirement ! How boring! Best advice I can give is plan for another career or maybe slowdown a bit if you can? Guys like us can only play so much before the wheels start turning! Now I say 72 ? I will go 50% at 72 like my dad ?
@adventurebegins1
Жыл бұрын
Hello Spencer. Your videos are better than other trim carps on KZitem. They probably are watching you,if they aren't, they should. Thanks for your videos!
@InsiderCarpentry
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@geoberry288
5 ай бұрын
Fantastic presentation. Kudos to Aaron too.
@DerekFansler
Жыл бұрын
Man that ceiling is a ton of work but it looks just awesome. Can't wait to see it stained - hope you can show it
@shinnick22
Жыл бұрын
What sort of blocking is in the ceiling that you get some meat to nail to on all those little oddly shaped pieces?
@badmofo350
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I do this or sometimes I'll just measure the difference and add it to each piece. Probably 11.25" in this case. Just did it Wednesday on a t&g hip ceiling. Thanks for sharing 👍
@ronallen6578
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes it's just all you can say when you tell a craftsman he did a real nice job. No superlatives are needed. This is a really nice job. 😊😊
@UnkleBen
Жыл бұрын
value engineering: 60% of the time, it works every time! *always nice when its not your screwup! phew!
@kevinlucas8437
Жыл бұрын
As always, great advice !! Doing carpentry overhead work is tough enough without having to do it twice.
@donaldbiehl1733
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy each of your videos. My go-to “push stick” is, often times, an ice pick. Sounds dangerous but I find is the best way for me (for 45 years).
@amycyclenut
Жыл бұрын
That tip on how to batch 45's was awesome! I'm a nobody wannabe, so really loved learning how that was done.
@2979paul
Жыл бұрын
Did you finish the house with the curved stair? Would love to see the finished install. Very nice work Sir!!
@scottgates4616
Жыл бұрын
I like the floating text boxes that you used on the affiliate linked Kreg setup blocks and the unused safety glasses. Also, great content as always.
@hmtrimworks7148
6 ай бұрын
At 2:10 is not always true. I’ve used plenty of Nickel Gap with offset rabbits forcing you to face nail it. •Actually I wish I could find T&G Nickel Gap around here or really any decent trim for that matter without having to ship it in.
@oldtireman4665
Жыл бұрын
Do you wear any dust protection when you’re not demonstrating cutting techniques? Those Dewalts throw a ton of wood dust in the air (I have a 790 so I speak from experience) You’re young and have a long, productive career ahead of you we all hope but clogged up lungs aren’t going to help you. I’m almost 71 and dealing with the consequences of some things I wish I’d done differently 35 years ago but nobody either knew or cared.
@michaelmaas5544
Жыл бұрын
Looks awesome as always. I like the new look without the beams. Staining it in place is going to be terrible for the painters.
@Kgsoloman-ou6wm
11 ай бұрын
They should have used a popular crown to case the nickgap and beams. Looks awesome regardless, but with the high ceilings I think the crown would look awesome too.
@Californians_go_home
Жыл бұрын
That Dewalt push stick makes me cringe anytime I see it used. My saw kicked it back right through my palm. Please get rid of that plastic weapon.
@InsiderCarpentry
Жыл бұрын
That sounds terrible!!!
@taffygeek
6 ай бұрын
I agree with your point about painting - the moulding makes the painter and decorators life much easier. Trying to cut in to a T&G detail would be hell.
@chuckolmstead5444
11 ай бұрын
Hey, really appreciate your tips. When you were cutting the two sides of your beams. Since they were wild on length. I take the brad nailer and put one or two nails and nail them together in the waste or drops. Insures match in length. Once again keep sharing/ teaching.
@donwilliams3626
Жыл бұрын
Ceiling looks amazing. I hope we get to see it again after all the finishes are complete.
@fpm1357
Жыл бұрын
Sir you are a craftsman, I wish I had your talent. I really enjoy your vids
@4n2earth22
Жыл бұрын
From an old retired custom furniture maker and finish carpenter: Good job! I would bet a pallet of Koa that you are inspiring a lot of the next generation to up their game in this field.
@michaelconroy8060
Жыл бұрын
I initially started watching your stuff for the miter saw tips and tricks but while you have a lot to that, you present so much more in many areas! Thought you were out in Kansas or something until I saw the Fort Wayne house door rough ins. Surprised to see your in Decatur! Thanks for what you do, New Haven Mike PS, maybe you can get the owner to get you on the course when it's all over!
@josephgreenwood5729
Жыл бұрын
Great content. I've got that same belt. It wasn't cheap, and I cringe every time you wipe glue on it. I've never been a fan of chevron. It's a lot of work for a pattern that just doesn't make a lot of visual sense. That being said, you always have great pointers and I'll be buying your commissioned gauges very soon. Keep up the great work.
@rickcimino5483
Жыл бұрын
always look forward to your videos. Great point about how the scribe moulding will help the painter out by creating a crisp straight line....but, if I was the painter, I would not want to be staining that scribe moulding against the wall.....oooof. I'm glad you did not have to eat the cheese on those faux beams. Without the beams does look better (IMHO) though.
@jordanross4886
Жыл бұрын
Hey bud do you charge by the hour? Just curious cause I’m a carpenter myself and find that’s the easiest way to not charge too much or lose money. You never know what your gonna run into especially in older homes.
@InsiderCarpentry
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been giving hard bids on jobs for several years. I almost never work hourly.
@rickteeden8656
Жыл бұрын
Batch cutting those 45’s using that technique was absolutely brilliant.
@morokeiboethia6749
Жыл бұрын
Spencer just out of curiosity, when was the last time you installed any mahogany trim, panels, etc? My family owned a south American lumber import company (90% mahogany/10% spanish cedar) for almost 40 yrs. but finally sold it around 2010. Mahogany had priced itself out of the market b/c the govs and eco orgs were trying to make it impossible to obtain and/or export. It was getting bad in the early 90s but by 2000s the price was out of hand and it's probably even worse now.
@Tool_Addicted_Carpenter
Жыл бұрын
I just remodeled a cottage with only 6'3 to the bottom of the floor joists, 6'2 with strapping and sheetrock. In order to make the ceiling look higher we planned on adding some furring strips and recessing high grade plywood up in between each joist throughout the entire first floor. The cottage is 80 years old and the joists aren't straight at all. I didn't like the idea of flat painted plywood and scribe mold, so my shortsighted dumbass suggested using 1x6 T&G for looks and so I was only scribing 5" at a time. Using a custom jig comparable to a mini stair jig, it took over 1 mile of T&G, 800+ pieces scribed on both sides, 4000+ cuts, 3 weeks, and $4,500 later, it came out awesome and has zero scribe mold. Customer loves it and I didn't completely lose my mind, so it was a win. Had some drama with a 400 sq deck in the past. Wife said 3/16 spacing was too much. Got to removing screws and was on the 2nd to last row when she stepped out to say it was fine. Mild huffs and puffs later I simply sent them all back home. Gotta love it. Awesome work as always sir.
@bryanzepeda3934
Жыл бұрын
Wow that batch cutting method could have saved me days!!!
@snowystuds
7 ай бұрын
This guy is a wizard
@ravenheart1439
6 ай бұрын
It's just a nice clean look with the molding imo...
@the_canadian_dust_maker7852
Жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic. you are awesome and thank you for sharing.
@Surmoka
Жыл бұрын
Some of the most creative methodologies I've seen on any woodworking channel
@johnlyn1
Жыл бұрын
I like the full beams better. I also like the natural color of the planks. I don't know what color of stain they plan on, but I would leave the natural color.
@lordpaxman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for yet another inspirational video! I missed where you cut over to cordless nailers. Perhaps there’s a future video where you could go ver them?
@theadhdhandyman
Жыл бұрын
Top-notch carpentry and top-notch education! Thanks for the videos.
@kiwdwks
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Spencer! Your tips/tricks are always a winner. Appreciate it...
@crackerman3
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff!!! A true professional and a Master Carpenter and Craftsman!!!
@jonathanisaac9259
Жыл бұрын
Looks Awesome man!!! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos..
@azpcox
Жыл бұрын
I did look at the finger jointed poplar and say, uh oh. But they were going to paint it anyway. Originally. I do like the low profile look better though! This is an impressive project and you are a true craftsman!
@kingrigidthedeplorable2720
Жыл бұрын
If you're working with a designer I have two words for you,... cost plus. With that being said, I actually enjoy working with other professionals. While a designer may be entrenched in their vision of the final results, they're more persuadable than builders since they're usually spending someone else's money. I've worked with a very popular designer who could invoke her status over mine, but she will consider everything I recommend. Even though it doesn't always go my way, it's rewarding to be regarded for my input and ability rather than being the cheapest. One other point - we do our beams the same way. Great video BTW. Lastly, I can't tell you how many times I've had to take the safety glasses off my forehead to apply viseine while looking in the side mirror of the van.
@michaellatour9852
11 ай бұрын
That's hilarious. Can relate to the visine and side mirror action. Thought I was the only one out here using my safety squints. Got the local eye doctor on speed dial lol
@DGALVIN45
Жыл бұрын
Beams looked nice, either way great work as always 💯
@markrevette1067
Жыл бұрын
Thinking about getting a laser measure, are they really that accurate that you could use to measure trim to fit that nicely? If so, the Leica brand the more accurate one to buy?
@InsiderCarpentry
Жыл бұрын
The one I use is very accurate. I use it constantly. I can't imagine working without one, especially on long measurements. A bendy tape measure is also inaccurate.
@tedspens
Жыл бұрын
Good thing it was not your mistake, even though we (professionals) hate taking apart perfectly good work, but it happens. Personally, I think the painted beams would have looked weird. Fantastic job! 👍
@robertbamford8266
Жыл бұрын
That house is a wild opportunity! Stair gauge to scribe side pieces is genius. Thanks for the video.
@davidestep94
Жыл бұрын
A person can use the gauge to solve a lot of different problems
@scottwilson4347
Жыл бұрын
That scribe is a must..we do a lot of stain floating shelves and some guys I work with kept trying to scribe the floating shelves and you can’t with a 3” thick shelf with drywall corner bead because as you know the front is shorter than the back..well guys would beat the shelf in & damage the drywall in the front and it still wouldn’t be perfect..anyway I insisted on cutting the shelves 1/2 short so no damage to the drywall and then run scribe on the ends..I think the scribe adds a nice detail & the finished product is much better..I’m doing a job for someone & I didn’t need scribe because I’m installing upper cabinets to the shelves but the homeowner actually wanted the scribe because it looks alot better..just found your channel and I’m binge watching to learn.. I’ve been doing interior trim for 18yrs & you put a new fire in me..I’ve got so bored with my work but learning new things really makes me want to go to work..thanks & where are you located?
@spo1386
Жыл бұрын
Love the content. Only suggestion is when talking/showing detailed trim profiles and spec details, show the items close up. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
@taylormedia1000
Жыл бұрын
It's great to watch a master at work. You're such an inspiration. Thanks
@ozziestrom9793
Жыл бұрын
ISN'T THAT SOMETHING? We used to do the same thing when installing vinyl siding starting with a full panel or making a herringbone pattern. Mostly at gable ends or going up the sides of dormers. Saved a lot of time.
@jontnoneya3404
Жыл бұрын
Really cool and I like it better without the beams honestly. But really great work and thanks for the detailed explanations!! VERY helpful
@render8
Жыл бұрын
Never doubt yourself (straight away 🤣) your too stoic and methodical with your approach. Job well done, as usual. 👍👍
@sparksmcgee6641
Жыл бұрын
Spencer!!!! Remember all those things you change to make it easier is less money in your pocket!!! I know some money isnt worth earning. Showing the design and architecture team your work prevents problems they normally have to deal with is the best money maker. Its the way you become "the guy" in your area and you can decide what work you're doing 12 months before the job starts.
@tbas7161
Жыл бұрын
How about giving us rookies a lesson on blueprint reading and detail's for trim and how you figure out how much material to buy etc Thanks - love your videos - Tom
@Cousin.Justin
Жыл бұрын
*Welcome back*
@kefwals8722
Жыл бұрын
A climb cut with the router bit. I never had a name for it but this is how I've always done it with my router cuts. Explaining it to ppl they always questioned my method because it's not really the way your supposed to go with your bit. But unless your going to take a bunch of time setting the depth to take multiple swipes at it in the "correct" direction. You have to.go with the wood so its pushing your router out away from the wood. Then draw back with the router pulling into the wood. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who does this, and that theres a name for it so it sounds legit.
@michaellatour9852
11 ай бұрын
Amazing work and attention to detail. Everything a trim carpenter should be. Videos like these inspire me to continuously improve.
@kevinparmelee5609
Жыл бұрын
You should do a video about your bidding process.
@henrypeisch5289
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like potential entrapment. Lol
@no-page
Жыл бұрын
Great video! By the way, Leica has 2 syllables: like-a.
@InsiderCarpentry
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@CHenry1951
Жыл бұрын
Nice job, yes dealing with clients who aren't sure what they want...........
@henrypeisch5289
Жыл бұрын
Unrelated to nickel gap but I saw on your Instagram feed that you sprayed weed killer at the waters edge of your pond and then burned some of it off. Please do your homework before using herbicides at the pond edge. And then turning chemically treated brush into smoke with a torch. Depending on the chemicals, it can be an issue with the water and lungs. When you are ready, have the water tested before swimming or eating any fish you catch.
@bigneilh
Жыл бұрын
I mean we are starting this detail this week! Couldn't be better timing :) I did try to call you :)
@shawnphillips1220
6 ай бұрын
Does anyone know where to get a quality nicklegap board like shown in this video. All I find is traditional shiplap which will require to fasten the face. Specifically want nicklegap to avoid filling boards. Anyone know a manufacturer or retail store?
@G.I.JeffsWorkbench
Жыл бұрын
Another amazing job humbly talking us thru the how to of this detail. Please ask permission to show off all of your work when this mega monster mansion is finally finished.
@t.e.1189
11 ай бұрын
The scribe molding was a no-brainer and I agree it looks better without the beams. Great job as usual!
@BWIL2515
Жыл бұрын
Spencer this may be one of your videos that is so beneficial to people starting great video. Should have been paid twice
@KlydeMcKorkle
6 ай бұрын
I’m a new by here so please be gentle….I notice in a lot of your videos you use an instant glue and activator to glue the trim together….do you mind sharing what it is you use? Oh, and I’m using primed pine for my base. Thank you! Great channel
@johnwhite2576
5 ай бұрын
Spencer. Not only is that 45 design expensive but it’s bush and not especially attractive - thank you for candor on these issues. PEOPEL doesn’t understand when they hire an interior designer and let them play their fantasies out, it’s nit just their fees, it’s multiples of that for the finish subs.
@millwork3319
9 ай бұрын
How often do you install Poplar as a stain grade? As a producer of architectural mouldings, flooring, beam wrap material, etc. I don't see it very often.
@Ta53508
11 ай бұрын
You are awesome
@seanadair7574
Жыл бұрын
Another reason for scribe trim is because you’d have to rip the back of the groove off and face nail cause it’s physically impossible to get them once to get past the halfway point and they start getting smaller.
@InsiderCarpentry
Жыл бұрын
That too. I could have went into that in the video also but figured it would get too long and a lot of viewers might not get it.
@hansangb
Жыл бұрын
Your attention to detail never ceases to amaze me.
@michaelkinal6437
Жыл бұрын
Interesting as always, great little detail of course and you probably dont even notice it. Fan and carpenter here from Montreal, Canada.
@donr411
7 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your channel, very informative Great tips and tricks of the trade really appreciate you sharing your knowledge keep up the good work thanks
@Michael-kf6bc
Жыл бұрын
Another great video. I was wondering if you made the scribe mold. Or if you ordered it from your supplier ?
@InsiderCarpentry
Жыл бұрын
I made it.
@ravenheart1439
9 ай бұрын
I like the first beams myself...yeah lill tricks of the trade, it's like that in any field of construction..very cool, well done sir...
@bigneilh
Жыл бұрын
I like the trim on that house a lot! The quirk is really really cool very modern
@anneoreilly4900
Жыл бұрын
The final design would have been my choice.
@jexxux1
Жыл бұрын
Great video as usual I got one question How do you do to be lonely working with no other companies around there?
@davidemmons3867
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video learned a lot, great commentary as well
@ronjones9373
Жыл бұрын
What is the profile of the scripe molding?
@InsiderCarpentry
Жыл бұрын
3/4 x 5/32 thick with sanded corners. Matches the thickness of the nickel gap.
@danielgeng2306
3 ай бұрын
As a former house painter when sanding the edges of that trim you want to consider using a sanding block or at least short stroke it, had a friend get a splinter through three of his fingers like a sewing needle back in the day.
@jeffkessel669
10 ай бұрын
Could you lay a bunch of these together on the floor and then cut them with the track saw? Lay a chalk line for the section dimensions and go at it?
@pheelers1831
6 ай бұрын
does the painter caulk between all those gaps before spraying?
@bonniebarber6114
Жыл бұрын
I'm gonna name my band Nickel Gap now. 😝
@crashkg
Жыл бұрын
Just curious, your worksites are always so quiet. Usually there are lots of other trades making noise and music playing, people yelling, saws going. Do you only film after hours or on the weekends?
@InsiderCarpentry
Жыл бұрын
Yes, only when people aren't around. Otherwise it freaks me out.
@PeterBergeris
3 ай бұрын
I thought you could nail ship lap in the rabbet joint n not face nail.
@304spencer
Жыл бұрын
I had a somewhat similar detail. Except the beams were old solid timbers the framer installed. And the paneling was reclaimed 2x4's from a barn that I resawed. I couldn't t&g the 2x4's because it ruined the patina on the wood. I cut a rabbit in the top of the beams with a door jamb saw and knocked it out with a chisel. I made it do enough that I had some play in the paneling. I held the hidden edge with fast cap blind nails. And toe nailed the exposed edge. I could pull the end down tight to the beam with a crow bar and scissor nail the end. I didn't fight the cut against the wall because I had extra in the beam rabbit. About every 5-10 pieces I had to recut the angle to keep a tight fit, but they mostly were good. The walls were t&g popular. I'm guessing I would have needed to bevel the wall cut a little with drywall for mud. It turned out great and went quickly. I was dreading the fit against the wall for weeks before though.
@InsiderCarpentry
Жыл бұрын
That sounds tricky!
@createlovehappy
Жыл бұрын
You Tube subtitles thinks that the sound of a router is foreign music. Great work Spencer. Love the use of gauge blocks. Well done. I was a GC and finish carpenter for 30 years and would have loved to have you leading my crew. We went to the Gary Katz roadshow to learn a few tricks. I had a library of every book I could find on trim carpentry. We did mostly remodeling so we had tons of scribing and fitting the new work to the old walls. Keep up the good work and outstanding craftsmanship.
@henrypeisch5289
Жыл бұрын
DEWALT…assembled in America from global materials (China, Taiwan). So…KZitem is correct on the foreign music.
@Rocco101
Жыл бұрын
Great job brother. Keep up.the excellent work
@timschuchardt5595
Жыл бұрын
That method of batch cutting the 45's is ingenious. You mentioned the glueline cracking if you were to make the beam flush without the rabbet. Have you ever had a tape folded beam crack/separate from seasonal movement?
@InsiderCarpentry
Жыл бұрын
No, with a good glue joint it shouldn't crack. However with a butt joint glue joint it is hard to completely make the glue line disappear.
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